Politics

Senate Bill 1083, which would provide funds for an armed, volunteer militia, was discussed by the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

State militia bill proceeds to Arizona Senate

Arizona is one step closer to funding an armed, civilian militia after the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee passed Arizona Senate Bill 1083 Tuesday.

By Alyssa Lee | February 16, 2012

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow beer and wine to be sold at concession stands at university sporting events, did not advance to a committee. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bill to allow drinking at university sporting events gets tanked

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow concessions at Arizona university stadiums to serve beer and wine during sporting events, has come to a halt.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

ASA, USG gather to inform students about Arizona HB 2675

House Bill 2675, which sought to require most university students to pay $2,000 of their tuition out-of-pocket, was withdrawn Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 15, 2012

Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, is petitioning to have the phrase "medical marijuana" removed from legal documents because he believes marijuana is not proven to have any medical properties. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Legislator suggests removing 'medical marijuana' as legal term

Arizona Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, suggested removing the term “medical marijuana” from legal terminology during a House of Representatives floor discussion.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 14, 2012

Former Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to about 2,000 in Mesa

Former Gov. Mitt Romney spoke at the Mesa Amphitheater Monday about President Obama, other Republican candidates and his plans for presidency in preparation for the Feb. 28 Arizona primary.

By Diana Lustig | February 13, 2012

Higher fines begin for supplying alcohol to minors

Tempe City Council takes active strides to keep adults from giving minors the opportunity to consume alcohol.

By Alexa Haynes | February 12, 2012

Legislator moves to repeal immigration bill

An Arizona state senator has pushed a bill forward to repeal Senate Bill 1070.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 12, 2012

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Senate committee passes bill for campus concealed carrying

Senate Judiciary Committee passed the controversial Senate Bill 1474 on Monday, which would allow concealed guns on campus.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 9, 2012

The House Transportation Committee passed House Bill 2211, which will allow bicyclists 16 and older to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. The bill still needs to be passed by two other committees before reaching the House. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Bill would allow bikes to yield, rather than stop

Arizona House Bill 2211 will allow bicyclists 16 and older to yield at a stop sign rather than come to a complete stop.

By Alyssa Lee | February 9, 2012

Media contorts joke made by legislator

A joke made by Arizona Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa, during a floor session was treated as a serious proposal by several news organizations.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 9, 2012

Students outnumbered at Occupy Tempe/ASU

Few students were present at an Occupy Tempe/ASU rally against House Bill 2675 Wednesday evening.

By Julia Shumway | February 8, 2012

New proposition to allow primaries act as general elections

Proposition 439 aims to consolidate general and primary elections when only two candidates run for a position as councilmember or mayor.

By Michelle Peirano | February 7, 2012

Arizona Representative Kimberly Yee is sponsoring a bill in the House of Representatives that would prohibit minors from purchasing or possessing hookah pipes and hookah due to the health risks attached with smoking. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Legislature addresses health risks of hookah

A bill passing through the Arizona House of Representatives is focusing on the health risks involved in hookah smoking.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 7, 2012

Republican Party elects Pearce to second-highest position

Former state Sen. Russell Pearce was elected first vice chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, the second highest party position, on Jan. 28 in Phoenix.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 5, 2012

Multiple candidates announce bid for Giffords’ vacated seat

Brewer’s announcement of two special elections has candidates flocking to claim Giffords’ still-warm seat

By Alyssa Lee | February 2, 2012

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio campaigning for re-election in November of 2012 when he ran against two former Valley police officers.

Sheriff candidates hope to end Arpaio era

The ballot for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is getting bigger with two former Valley police officers seeking election.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 2, 2012

Proposed House Bill 2675 could cost some students $2,000 annually

A new Arizona House Bill proposed Wednesday would require all students at public Arizona universities to contribute $2,000 of their annual tuition out of pocket — without the assistance or “source of public or private funding.”

By Kharli Mandeville | January 26, 2012

Manuel Medina, chairman of Pennies for Prevention, proposed an initiative that would increase the state tax on alcohol. The money raised by the tax would be allocated among community programs focused on preventing underage drinking. (Photo illustration by Jenn Allen, Lisa Bartoli, and Taylor Lineberger)

State initiative proposes new alcohol tax

Voters have the chance to increase the alcohol tax to help fight underage drinking.

By Alyssa Lee | January 26, 2012

Obama stresses financial reform, importance of manufacturing in Chandler

President Barack Obama talked about manufacturing and reorganizing the tax system at a speech at Intel’s Ocotillo campus in Chandler.

By Julia Shumway | January 25, 2012

Obama campaign initiative works to inform students of upcoming presidential election

In a conference call with University media outlets Wednesday, Obama for America’s Greater Together Initiative discussed aspects of Obama’s 2012 campaign and how students can get involved.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 25, 2012

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